Bloomery, West Virginia facts for kids
Bloomery is the name for a few small places in the U.S. state of West Virginia. These places are called "unincorporated communities." This means they are not officially organized as a city or town with their own local government.
One of these places, Bloomery in Hampshire County, has a post office. This post office helps people in the area send and receive mail.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own city or town government. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's part of. Think of it like a neighborhood that isn't officially a town. People in these communities often share a name for their area, and they might have a local store or a post office, like Bloomery.
Where are the Bloomeries?
There are at least two places named Bloomery in West Virginia:
- Bloomery, Hampshire County, West Virginia: This is the one with the post office. Hampshire County is in the eastern part of West Virginia.
- Bloomery, Jefferson County, West Virginia: This Bloomery is located in Jefferson County, which is also in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.
These small communities are part of the many unique places that make up the landscape of West Virginia.
